Criminal Law Bundle
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About Brighton Magistrates' Court
Address
The Law Courts Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0LG, Brighton BN2 0LG
Court Type
Magistrates' Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm. Saturday and Bank holiday open from 8:30am until court finishes.
Phone
- Enquiries: 03308 084 407
- Enquiries: 0300 303 0656
- Legal aid: 0121 232 5667
- Enquiries: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: sjs@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: surreysussexmc@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Brighton Magistrates' Court
- No parking
- Assistance dogs
- Hearing Loop
- Refreshments
- Public toilets
- Wireless network connection
- Witness service
- Security arch
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilet
- Interview room
- Prayer / Quiet room
Magistrates' Court · Brighton
Preparing a bundle for a hearing at Brighton Magistrates' Court
Criminal cases at Brighton Magistrates' Court are governed by the Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, in force since 6 October 2025. The prosecution leads on the papers, but there are defence deadlines to know if your case is heard in Brighton.
Where criminal cases begin
Virtually all criminal cases start in a magistrates' court, and around 95% are completed there. More serious cases go on to the Crown Court for trial or for sentence.
Sources: Judiciary of England and Wales: About Magistrates' courts (opens in a new tab)
Initial details of the prosecution case
The prosecutor must serve initial details of the prosecution case on the court no later than the start of the day of the first hearing. If you ask for them, they must be served on you by then too; if not, they must be made available to you at or before that time.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 8.2 (opens in a new tab)
Defence statement and defence witness notice
On a not guilty plea, a defence statement is optional in a magistrates' court, but if you give one it must be within 14 days of the prosecutor's initial disclosure. A defence witness notice is required within the same 14 days, whether or not you give a defence statement.
Sources: Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, s 6 (opens in a new tab); Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 15.4 (opens in a new tab); CPIA 1996 (Defence Disclosure Time Limits) Regulations 2011, reg 2 (opens in a new tab)
Appealing to the Crown Court
An appeal against conviction or sentence is started by serving an appeal notice not more than 15 business days after sentence — or sooner, from the date sentence is deferred or the case is committed for sentence, if either happens first.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 34.2 (opens in a new tab)
BundleCreator can help you keep your own copy of the papers you have been served, and any references or notes you want to rely on, in a clear indexed order. It does not replace the material served by the prosecution, or advice from a solicitor.
General information about the published rules, checked against the sources above on 7 October 2026. Any direction made in your own case takes priority. This is not legal advice: if you are unsure what applies to you, speak to a solicitor or an advice service.
Bundle Templates for Brighton Magistrates' Court
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Brighton Magistrates' Court. Choose a practice area to get started.
Guides for Hearings at Brighton Magistrates' Court
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Brighton Magistrates' Court, written for litigants in person and legal professionals.
Criminal
Criminal Court Bundle: Complete Preparation Guide for Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (2026)
Comprehensive guide to criminal court bundles for Crown Court trials, PTPH hearings, sentencing, and appeals. Covers Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, prosecution vs defence bundles, Defence Case Statements, sentencing bundles, and Court of Appeal requirements.
16 min readCriminal
Defence Case Statement: How to Prepare and Present It Effectively
Practical guide to preparing a Defence Case Statement under CrimPR Part 15. Covers mandatory content, time limits, consequences of late service, and how to organise supporting evidence in your defence bundle.
12 min readCriminal
PTPH Hearing Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare
Step-by-step guide to preparing a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing bundle. Covers the PTPH form, key directions, prosecution evidence, defence requirements, and how to organise documents for the Crown Court.
11 min readCriminal
Crown Court Appeal Bundle: How to Prepare Grounds and Evidence
Guide to preparing a Crown Court appeal bundle for the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Covers grounds of appeal, leave to appeal, fresh evidence applications, and Criminal Appeal Act 1968 requirements.
13 min readCriminal
Sentencing Hearing Bundle: Organising Mitigation Evidence for Court
How to prepare a sentencing hearing bundle with mitigation evidence. Covers character references, pre-sentence reports, medical evidence, employment records, and Sentencing Council guidelines compliance.
10 min readGetting to Brighton Magistrates' Court
Parking and public transport options near the court. Always confirm parking time limits and policies on the day before leaving your vehicle — supermarket policies change and ANPR fines are common.
On-site parking
Paid street parking for restricted hours is available. This court is on several bus routes which are 5 minutes’ walk away. Blue badge parking is available on John Street.
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
Morrisons
248 m · 3 min5-8 St. James's Street BN2 1RE
Morrisons typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking with proof of purchase
Co-op Food
315 m · 4 min41-45 St. James's Street BN2 1RG
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
The Co-operative Food
475 m · 6 min147-148 North Street BN1 1RE
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)
A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.
ALDI
726 m · 9 min1-4 London Road BN1 4JA
Aldi typically allows 90 min free parking enforced via ANPR
M&S Simply Food
812 m · 10 minMain Concourse, Brighton Station BN1 3XP
M&S Foodhalls typically allow 90 min free parking with purchase
Supermarket parking policies are typical brand policies — many stores enforce time limits via ANPR cameras, and rules can vary between stores. Always check the signage at the entrance before parking and keep your in-store receipt.
Nearest stations
- 487 m · 6 min
Aquarium
Train station
- 773 m · 9 min
Brighton
Train station
- 1.2 km · 14 min
Halfway Station
Train station
- 1.5 km · 18 min
London Road (Brighton)
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- Law Courts135 m
- American Express142 m
- Royal Pavilion(bripdmw)222 m
- Royal Pavilion(bripdmt)244 m
Walking times assume an average pace of around 5 km/h. Allow extra time at peak hours and for security checks at the court entrance. Data sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Accessibility and disabled facilities
Facilities published by HMCTS for this hearing centre. Contact the court in advance if you need to arrange reasonable adjustments.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
Hearing Loop
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Disabled access
Access is on John Street via ramp with an incline to the building. Access is restricted in this building. Please ring to discuss your needs with a member of staff
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilet located on the first floor, with radar key access.
Prayer / Quiet room
Prayer room available upon request, please ask a member of staff.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Courts near Brighton
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Worthing Magistrates' Court
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Eastbourne Magistrates' Court
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Horsham Magistrates' Court
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How to Prepare Your Bundle
1
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Brighton Magistrates' Court. Pre-loaded templates guide you through the required documents.
2
Upload & Organise
Upload your documents, drag and drop them into the correct order, and use our built-in editor for witness statements and position statements.
3
Export & File
Export a paginated, indexed, bookmarked PDF ready to file at Brighton Magistrates' Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Brighton Magistrates' Court
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a hearing at Brighton Magistrates' Court, you typically need your claim form, witness statements, correspondence, and documentary evidence. The specific documents depend on the type of case. BundleCreator provides templates across multiple practice areas to help you organise your bundle.
By phone: Enquiries: 03308 084 407 · Enquiries: 0300 303 0656. By email: Enquiries: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk · Enquiries: sjs@justice.gov.uk. Address: The Law Courts Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0LG.
BundleCreator starts at £34.99 per bundle on a Pay-As-You-Go basis — no subscription required. Monthly plans start from £24.99 for higher-volume users. All plans include pre-loaded templates, automatic pagination, and PDF export.
BundleCreator is designed to format bundles according to court requirements, including Practice Direction 27A for Family Court proceedings and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The software handles pagination, indexing, and bookmarking. Courts accept bundles in standard PDF format, which is the format BundleCreator exports.
Court office hours at Brighton Magistrates' Court: Court open: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm. Saturday and Bank holiday open from 8:30am until court finishes.. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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